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Alocasia, Taro, Upright Elephant Ear 'Brian Williams'

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Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Alocasia (a-loh-KAY-see-uh)

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USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

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glen74

Effingham, IL (Zone 5b) | January 2008 | positive

I grow A. 'Brian Williams' in a large pot and the plant grew quite large its first year. I tried growing my specimen in full sun but it b...Read More

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